Polaris Payments

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Real quick, before we go further: this shouldn't take more than 5–10 minutes, and you can just fill in what you can — even if you're not sure about an answer.

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Can I get your first name?

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Thanks, there! And your last name?

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What's your email address?

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What's your phone number?

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What's the name of your business or DBA name?

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How did you hear about us?

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Mind sharing who referred you?

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What stood out to you about Polaris Payments when you found us?

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What's your role at your business?

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What's your legal business name?

For Sole Proprietorships, simply enter your name.

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When did your business start?

Select the date your business started

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What's your business location address?

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Do you have a separate mailing address?

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What's your mailing address?

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What's your business phone number?

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What's your Federal Tax ID?

9 digit EIN, XX-XXXXXXX. Sole Props can use SSN.

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What's your business website?

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Principal Information

Next, we'll need some identity verification details for the principal of the business. The principal is the person whose SSN, DOB, and home address we'll verify — often this is you, but not always.

Your data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored securely.

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What's the first name of the principal?

If you're the principal, that's your name.

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And the principal's last name?

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What's the home address of the principal?

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What's the SSN of the principal?

Your data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored securely.

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What's the date of birth of the principal?

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What's the principal's percentage of ownership?

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What's your ownership structure?

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Are there other individuals who own more than 25% equity?

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Additional Owner (Principal 2)

Please fill in Principal 2 information

Principal 2

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Is there a third principal you'd like to add?

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Third Principal (Principal 3)

Please fill in Principal 3 information

Principal 3

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Please fill in your Executive Director's info

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What's the home address of the Executive Director?

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What's the DOB of the Executive Director?

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What's the SSN of the Executive Director?

Your data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored securely.

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How do you want to accept payments?

Select one or both.

Select one or more. Press Enter to continue.

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What's the highest credit card transaction you expect?

Be realistic — what you actually expect, not your biggest dream deal. Conservative = faster approval. We can raise it later.

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What's your monthly card volume?

Over $500k per month — just confirming

You selected Over $500k in monthly card volume. That's a high-volume account, which means extra underwriting. If that's right, keep going. If you meant a lower band, tap Back and adjust.

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What's your monthly card transaction count?

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What's the highest ACH transaction you expect?

Be realistic — what you actually expect, not your biggest dream deal. Conservative = faster approval. We can raise it later.

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What's your monthly ACH transaction count?

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What's your refund / return policy?

No formal policy? Enter "Resolved on a case-by-case basis."

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How do you currently accept credit cards?

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Tell us more about your business

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Is your product or service behind a login, paywall, or member area?

If yes, underwriting will need a sample login so we can see what you're selling.

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Share a sample login for underwriting

A demo account is fine. If you don't have one yet, leave this blank and we'll follow up after you submit.

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We'll need a voided check or bank letter to know where to put your money. Upload now?

Alternatively, you can email it to us.

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Upload your voided check or bank letter

Drag and drop into the box below. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG.

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We'll also need a copy of your valid driver's license. Upload now?

Alternatively, you can email it to us.

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Upload your driver's license

Drag and drop into the box below. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG.

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You're almost done!

On the next page you'll see a summary of everything you entered.

Review it carefully, then hit Submit to send your application.

Important: review your rates & fees before signing

You'll receive a digital signature link from Maverick — it may say Polaris. Keep an eye out for it! Please review the rates & fees in the application before you sign. These take effect as soon as your merchant account opens.

Review Your Application

Double-check your info below, then submit.

Your sensitive data (SSN, DOB, Tax ID) is encrypted with AES-256-GCM.

Please acknowledge the rates review to submit.